Many South African children have parents who can’t read or write in their own language, let alone English. Yet, without parents taking an interest in their child’s reading development, sharing a love of stories and individual attention, children fall behind their peers, losing confidence and self-esteem.
help2read makes reading fun by taking reading out of the classroom, combining it with games, and giving children choice!
Our trained volunteer reading helpers assist school children aged 5-12 who find reading difficult. Sessions are entirely child-led, so children can only enjoy themselves. Very quickly, children look forward to reading instead of dreading it. Reading helpers and children sit in the library or a quiet place outside the classroom, and read or play together one-on-one on a weekly basis. help2read provide schools and reading helpers with a box full of interesting and beautiful books. Children quickly find a book they love and learn to love reading!
Volunteer with help2read
Reading helpers are needed Monday to Friday during school hours during term time.
help2read provide free training sessions for volunteers, as well as free on-site corporate training for companies.
If you are interested in becoming a reading helper with us please download the documents below for more information
• Volunteer application pack
• help2read volunteer leaflet
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